The Lamentations of a Distressed RN (New Grad)

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This has been a topic of interest for a while now although other persons have posted on similar topics i have decided to make a post. I have realised how supportive and knowledgeable this community is and i am in need of advice at the moment.

I received my Florida state license in August of 2015 and i am yet to get my foot in a hospital as a new grad this is due to the fact that for most of these positions you need experience. I have been getting a bit discouraged wondering if i chose the right field. I do love Nursing but i would love to start getting hands on experience as soon as possible, to really make my contribution to the profession.

With that being said i also believe i need to get out of my comfort zone and relocate (this seems to be the most viable option at the moment).

My question is what states and or hospitals would be best for me to look into bearing in mind these few details:

1. Relocation assistance

2. Whether or not the hospital provides room and board (this would be a plus)

3. Assistance with acquiring of state license

4. Whether it provides room for educational growth

I do see where Carilion Clinic matches those details but do you know of any others?

What about Kings County Hospital - New York

I really crave your response and advice.

Thank you in advance.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

1. Relocation assistance: unheard of at new grad level.

2. Room & Board: Not remotely applicable.

3. Nursing license: Required prior to application for position.

4. Is this a joke?

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1. Relocation assistance: unheard of at new grad level.

I received over 3K relocation assistance as a new graduate RN in 2016.

OP, the opportunity does exist. If you are interested in the hospital system that provided that, I can PM you.

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1. Relocation assistance: unheard of at new grad level.

2. Room & Board: Not.

3. Nursing license: Required prior to application for position.

4. Is this a joke?

No Roser13 it's not a joke. I actually saw a job advertisement like i said in the post offering some of what was mentioned. There are 52 states here so i wanted to know what's out there. Mind you i did not study here but I am naive i do not want to be spoon fed. I only need to know if anything else is out there that's not popping up on google.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
I received over 3K relocation assistance as a new graduate RN about a year ago. Clearly possible.

Please instruct OP as to how/where he/she can apply.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
No Roser13 it's not a joke. I actually saw a job advertisement like i said in the post offering some of what was mentioned. There are 52 states here so i wanted to know what's out there. Mind you i did not study here but I am naive i do not want to be spoon fed. I only need to know if anything else is out there that's not popping up on google.

why didn't you apply?

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Specializes in ICU.

Are you scared to leave FL because it's your comfort zone?

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North Dakota job postings often advertise new grads welcome and some offer sign on bonuses.

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Florida hospital has a lot of new grad positions that offer education and don't require exoerience. As does the Orlando Health system.

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

Florida is a big state. I left one part of Florida for another when I first graduated. It's something to consider. But, as a new grad, you will probably not find many sign on bonuses in this state. Housing and relocation assistance will also be quite rare.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

It's far from a desired area to work... but try Pikeville Medical Center,

in Kentucky. I know that they are offering a pretty nice package for

RN's including room and board, but I DON'T know about inexperienced

RN's. They do seem to be needing help pretty badly. They are

affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
There are 52 states here so i wanted to know what's out there.

Huh? 52 states? Where?

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